Ex-HMAS Adelaide Reserve – Entry (Dive) Permits PUBLIC NOTICE Crown Land Management Act 2016 Designated Entry Point For and Conditions of Entry to Ex-HMAS Adelaide Reserve 1014968. The Terrigal Haven boat ramp is the designated entry point for this Reserve which is situated to the south south east and approximately 1.4km from the Skillion. (See Attachment 3) The location of the submerged Ex-HMAS Adelaide is identified by navigation markers situated within the Reserve. The following conditions of entry to the Reserve apply: • No fishing in the Reserve. • Mooring is not permitted within the Reserve without a permit. • A No Boating Zone applies within the buoyed area of the Reserve. • Diving or snorkelling in the Reserve is not permitted without a permit. • Permits may be obtained from the Department of Industry. • Diving operations are conducted in the Reserve and any passage through any part of the Reserve must be conducted with caution and in accordance with marine rules and regulations • The Ex-HMAS Adelaide is located within the Reserve and appropriate respect is to be observed whilst within the Reserve. PENALTIES APPLY FOR BREACH OF THESE CONDITIONS These conditions are in addition to any other provisions or rules which may apply to or in respect of the area within the Reserve. Authorised by NSW Lands Administration Ministerial Corporation as Crown Land Manager for the Ex-HMAS Adelaide Reserve R.1014968 1 Safety Notice – Ex-HMAS Adelaide Reserve An inspection of the Ex-HMAS Adelaide Dive Site Reserve in July 2018 has shown that there has been a change in the condition of the structure of which visitors to the Reserve need to be advised. As shown in the diagram below, an “L” shaped tear has opened up in the port side of the hanger bay wall, towards the stern of the vessel. This fissure is approximately 15cm wide and moves with the underwater currents. It is projected that this panel will eventually detach from the superstructure and divers are advised to avoid this area until it breaks away. In addition, internal aluminium panels have dislodged and fallen into hallways and are subject to movement during swell conditions. Divers are advised to be aware of this risk and to take appropriate precautions. Divers are prohibited from accessing the interior of the wreck at depths greater than 30 metres. This restriction is imposed due to the high risks associated with entry to an enclosed space at these depths. 2 PERMIT FOR ENTRY AND DIVING/SNORKELLING WITHIN THE ‘EX-HMAS ADELAIDE RESERVE’ R.1014968 PERMIT TERMS AND CONTDITIONS The site has been established specifically for diving. Snorkelling is also permitted. Access to the site is limited to those visitors who are participating in these activities only, including as an observer remaining on the vessel. The site offers divers the opportunity to explore a large portion of the Ex- HMAS Adelaide. Access to moorings is limited in order to safely manage the number of divers/ snorkelers on the site at any one time, to maintain the quality of the dive/snorkel experience and to minimise the impacts on the natural and cultural values of the dive site. A permit is required to enter the Ex-HMAS Adelaide Reserve and Diving/snorkelling without such a booking is not permitted. A Permit to Dive/Snorkel (Permit) is issued by Department of Industry (the Department) and must be obtained in conjunction with a valid mooring booking. Access to the site is limited to those visitors who have obtained a Permit to enter the Reserve and agree to the terms and conditions of the Permit. Each Permit is obtained as a single permit in one name only, matching the diver name who has read, understood and agreed to the Terms and Conditions to enter the Ex HMAS Adelaide Reserve, prior to entering the Reserve. Entry to the reserve is only permitted during daylight hours. Each permit is only valid for the date for which it is issued and no other date. Permits are currently in the form of an email notification sent by the Department once the signed acknowledgement has been received and approved. The acknowledgment form is located at the end of this document. Permits may also be issued by the department’s authorised agents. Send the signed acknowledgement, found at the end of this document, including the proposed dive date to [email protected] . Completing the acknowledgement alone does not constitute a permit. The permit is in the form of an email confirming the date and approval to enter the Reserve. 3 INTRODUCTORY NOTE All persons entering the Ex-HMAS ADELAIDE Reserve (R.1014968), whether for the purpose of diving, snorkelling, observing or for any other purpose, require a Permit. In applying for a Permit, you must acknowledge that you have read and understood these terms and conditions and agree to abide by them. Please note: A single permit must be in the name of each person entering the Ex-HMAS Adelaide Reserve. These conditions relate to your safety, your permission to access the site for diving or snorkelling or any other activity, and are the conditions under which your vessel is permitted to moor at the dive site. There are penalties for entering the Reserve without a Permit and for breaching the conditions of the Permit. The Reserve is Crown Land subject to the Crown Land Management Act 2016 . As well, severe penalties apply for breaches of Fisheries and Maritime laws. Definitions ‘Diving’ means swimming and exploring underwater while using underwater breathing apparatus or otherwise at a depth greater than 2 metres. ‘Occupational Diving’ means work carried out under water and while using underwater breathing apparatus, and includes work by the dive team in direct support of the diver (reference: AS/NZS 2299.1:2015 Occupational diving operations Standard operational practice ). ‘No Boating Zone’ means the area of the Reserve proclaimed as such under the provisions of the Marine Safety Act 1998 . ‘Permit’ means this Permit for Entry and Diving/Snorkelling within the Ex-HMAS ADELAIDE Reserve. ‘Reserve’ means Reserve R.1014968, known as ‘the Ex-HMAS ADELAIDE Reserve’, comprising an area of approximately 350 metres by 250 metres within which the scuttled Ex-HMAS ADELAIDE is centrally located. ‘Snorkelling’ means the sport of swimming with a snorkel and face mask. ‘Reserve manager’, ‘Crown land manager’ or ‘manager’ means the land manager of Reserve R.1014968 as constituted under the Crown Land Management Act 2016 . 4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS General conditions 1. The site is protected under the NSW Crown Land Management Act 2016 , the Marine Safety Act 1998 and the NSW Fisheries Management Act 1994 . You acknowledge that all provisions, rules and regulations pertaining to these and other Acts apply at the site and its surroundings. You are responsible for being familiar with the requirements of these acts, rules and regulations. 2. You must report any risks/dangers/hazards you identify to the department as soon as practicable by phoning (02) 4937 9301 or [email protected] . 3. A Permit for Entry and Diving/Snorkelling within the Ex-HMAS ADELAIDE Reserve is not valid until formally issued. The Department is not obliged to issue a Permit to you and may in its absolute discretion decline to issue a Permit to you or revoke a Permit. A Permit is valid for the date of issue only, and must only be used in conjunction with a valid mooring booking (refer conditions 19-26 below). 4. No fishing is allowed within the Reserve. Conditions relating to who can enter, dive or snorkel at this site 5. You are not required to enter or exit the Reserve through the designated entrance point situated at Terrigal Haven boat ramp and may approach, enter and depart from the Reserve on a vessel from any point on its perimeter but subject to condition 27 of this Permit. Additional provisions regulating entry to and conduct within the Reserve are contained on a notice which has been erected at the designated entrance point. 6. You must obtain a valid Permit for Entry and Diving/Snorkelling within the Reserve prior to entering the site. Entering the Reserve for the purpose of diving or snorkelling without a Permit is not permitted. 7. If diving , you must comply with Australian Standard AS4005.1 or International Standard ISO 24801-02 (Diver Level 2 - Autonomous Diver) as a minimum level of certification . You acknowledge that the site is not suitable for inexperienced divers unless accompanied by a qualified guide. You must be able to produce evidence of your diving qualifications (eg, Certification Card or ‘C’ card) to the dive operator if you have booked a commercial dive tour, or to the skipper of your vessel if you are participating in a private or club dive, or if requested by the department or the department’s authorised agent. 8. It is your responsibility to be satisfied that you are appropriately trained, certified and experienced in diving conditions that are likely to be experienced in NSW to undertake the planned dive. You are also responsible for determining that the weather and sea conditions experienced at 5 the time that you dive are suitable for you to undertake this activity, given your level of qualification and experience. 9. Occupational divers are responsible for ensuring that they comply with all relevant SafeWork NSW requirements, including but not limited to complying with Australian Standards AS2299 and AS2815, and that they have the appropriate qualifications for occupational diving. Conditions relating to what you must do when diving or snorkelling 10. You are only to occupy a mooring to dive or snorkel during your booked time slot.